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What They’re Saying: Natural Gas Creating “Significant” Environmental Benefits, Sparking “a Manufacturing Renaissance”
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The clear, undeniable environmental and economic benefits tied to the safe development of clean-burning American natural gas …
Is that the only way it can be extracted?
The safe, tightly-regulated production of clean-burning natural gas involves several fundamental steps: Companies lease mineral rights from land- and mineral-owners; …
Do the positives outweigh the negatives?
Absolutely. While natural gas development is indeed a short-term, industrial process, this safe, tightly-regulated production has sparked an American energy …
What energy companies are involved?
There are a number of companies involved with responsibly developing natural gas from the Marcellus Shale. The Marcellus Shale Coalition …
Where are drilling sites in Potter Co., PA?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides information on its website to assist the public in identifying well locations …
Where did the name come from?
The Marcellus Shale – considered “the second largest natural gas field in the world” – was named after the town …
What is the administration doing to address the needs/concerns of the local communities?
Our state government, as well as the region’s natural gas industry, continue to work collaboratively to ensure that the concerns …
Why not invest in Wind and Solar Energy and leave Oil and Natural Gas’s dirty practices to the Cavemen?
Access to affordable, reliable forms of energy are key to a strong, growing and prosperous economy. From manufacturing to transportation …
Why won’t you disclose the hundreds of chemicals you’re pumping into the ground and back into our watershed here in PA?
A common misconception about these additives is that they are not disclosed. In fact, Pennsylvania’s new bipartisan natural gas law, …
Why doesn’t PA tax gas companies as other states do 5-7% seems reasonable as it is our states natural resources you are profiting from?
In addition to the more than $1.6 billion in state taxes that the natural gas industry has paid since 2006 …
What is the estimated capital investment?
The safe, job-creating development of clean-burning American natural gas from the Marcellus Shale is without question a capital intensive undertaking. …
Marcellus-Related Benefits Expanding Across Philadelphia Region
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The safe, tightly-regulated development of clean-burning domestic natural gas is “firing up an old-fashioned American industrial revival,” …
The Shale Shift: Exploring the impact of shale gas on the U.S. economy (TD Economics)
The advent of shale gas production in the U.S. has already changed the game for the North American natural gas …
Phila. Inq.: Community College of Philadelphia to start a training program for Marcellus Shale jobs
Andrew Maykuth, Inquirer Staff Writer Last year, officials from Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry were talking with representatives of …
MSC Hosts Natural Gas Supply Chain, Workforce Development Forum in Philadelphia
Organization Makes $15,000 Donation to Community College of Philadelphia Workforce Training Program Philadelphia, Pa. – Today, the Marcellus Shale Coalition …
ICYMI: Shale Gas “Firing up an Old-Fashioned American Industrial Revival,” “Saving U.S. Consumers Billions”
TD Report: Growth in Shale Gas Saving U.S. Consumers Billions By Lauren Krugel, Canadian Press November 15, 2012 Growing U.S. …
What They’re Saying: American Natural Gas Powering Economic Progress, Job Creation
Pittsburgh, Pa.– The safe, tightly-regulated development of America’s clean-burning natural gas resources continues to provide broad benefits, ranging from job …
Support for American Natural Gas Broad, Growing
Given the clear benefits associated with natural gas — more jobs, a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and strengthened energy …
MSC Statement on the Presidential Election
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) president Kathryn Z. Klaber issued the following statement congratulating President Barack Obama on …
Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gaining Steam
Pa. Rep. Saylor Receives National Recognition for CNG Leadership As this year’s presidential election has come to close, and the …
